Easy recipes for your next potluck

Potluck dinners are gatherings when people contribute a dish to a meal. The single customary guideline is that each dish be substantial enough to share with a significant number of the expected guests.

Here are some delicious and easy-to-make recipes perfect for your next potluck:

Spinach and Artichoke Dip - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts - 1 package frozen spinach, thawed - 1 cup cream cheese - 1/2 cup mayonnaise - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar - Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread.

Mini Caprese Skewers - 1 pint cherry tomatoes - 8 oz fresh mozzarella - 1/4 cup fresh basil - Balsamic glaze (optional)

Pasta Salad - 8 oz pasta - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives - 1/2 cup Italian dressing - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Chicken Caesar Wraps - 1 pound cooked chicken - 1 head romaine lettuce - 1 cup Caesar dressing - 6 tortilla wraps - 1 cup shredded parmesan

Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl - 1 cup cooked quinoa, diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes - 1 can black beans - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 tablespoon lime juice

Fresh Fruit Salad - 1 cup each of strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple - 2 tablespoons honey

Brownies - 1 and 1/2 sticks unsalted butter - 2 cups sugar - 4 large eggs - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa - 1 teaspoon vanilla

Lemon Bars - 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup unsalted butter - 1 and 3/4 cups powdered sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 tablespoon lemon zest

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